IRAN: Persepolis - Workmen of the Persepolis Expedition of The Oriental Institute of The University of Chicago ease a fragment of displayed relief into position during restoration of the Eastern Stairway of the Apadana (ca. 520 B.C.). Photo taken in 1933.
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IRAN: Persepolis - Apadana of Darius (ca. 520 B.C.) - Detail of the middle register of the left side of the eastern stairway, showing foreigners bringing tribute.
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IRAN: Persepolis - Gate of Xerxes (ca. 485 B.C.).
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IRAN: Naqsh-i-Rustam - View of the tomb of King Darius I (ca. 486 B.C.), with workmen from the Oriental Institute excavation in the foreground. Photo taken in 1939.
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U.S.A.: Chicago - This dark grey limestone bull head, over six feet tall, was one of a pair of statues which flanked the entrance to the Throne Hall of Xerxes at Persepolis. The body of the bull, which was carved in relief on the wall of the portico, was left at the site. The horns and ears were not present when found in Persepolis.
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